Moving to Paraguay from Macau

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Macau to Paraguay? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Macau to Paraguay, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Paraguay compared to Macau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MO
0.6
PY
7.0

Macau performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MO
2.5t
PY
1.2t

Paraguay performs significantly better than Macau across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MO
30.0
PY
10.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MO
88.0%
PY
77.0%

Macau performs better than Paraguay across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MO
2.2%
PY
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MO
$102,000
PY
$15,700

Macau performs better than Paraguay across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MO
85.0 yrs
PY
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MO
4.6
PY
23.2

Macau performs better than Paraguay across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Macao Rain: 83.6 in/yr (2123 mm)
77° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Asuncion Rain: 55.2 in/yr (1401 mm)
83° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Macao Asuncion
Jan–Mar 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) 91°/72°F (33°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) 77°/58°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) 87°/68°F (31°/20°C)
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Month Macao Asuncion
Jan 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C)
Feb 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C)
Mar 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C)
Apr 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C)
May 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C)
Jun 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C)
Aug 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C)
Sep 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C)
Oct 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C)
Nov 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C)
Dec 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C)

Data: Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau, Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Paraguay. To live, work, or study long-term in Paraguay, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Paraguay's immigration authority.

Macau passport

Macau passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Required
Macau passport holders need a visa to enter Paraguay.
Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Macau

Visa on Arrival
Paraguay passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Macau.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Paraguay?

Connectivity is usually fine (Paraguay: 10.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Paraguay offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Paraguay safe for expats?

Macau performs better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.

What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Macau?

The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.

What language do they speak in Paraguay?

The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MO PY
Population 635,293 7,356,409
Currency Macanese Pataca (MOP) Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Languages Chinese, Portuguese Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +853 +595
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911